| The food you choose to feed your puppy during | | | | and constipation are controlled by the fiber |
| the first year is critical to his adult development, | | | | absorbing extra moisture in the case of diarrhoea |
| health and growth. It is said that we are what we | | | | and releasing moisture in the case of constipation. |
| eat and if this is true for humans, then it is true | | | | A diet high in fiber helps control the sugar levels in |
| for dogs as well. Therefore it is important for | | | | the blood stream of the dog thereby helping to |
| every dog owner to know what food is good for | | | | deal with diabetes mellitus in dogs. |
| the dog and how much to give it. | | | | Foods to avoid. |
| Protein is the most important ingredient in the diet | | | | Chocolate: This is dangerous for dogs. These end |
| of a dog. Amino acid in protein is important in the | | | | up poisoning the dogs because once the dog eats |
| structural make up of the immune system of the | | | | one, it begins to crave for more and it may end |
| dog. They can also be burned as calories and the | | | | up eating to such an extent that it poisons the |
| excess stored as fat. Fat and minerals like calcium | | | | dog. |
| and phosphorous help build strong bones and | | | | Sweet biscuits: These are high in fat but low in |
| muscles. They also provide an abundance of | | | | nutritional value. |
| energy for growth and play. We can prevent | | | | Raw cooked bones: These can splinter and may |
| certain diseases through dieting of the dog; this | | | | stick in the throat or intestine. They could also |
| helps them to live longer and have healthier lives. | | | | damage teeth and may cause constipation. |
| Carbohydrate is another source of energy | | | | Grapes: These can be dangerous for dogs. |
| however if not fed correctly can course a lot of | | | | Finally, learn how to read the labels of dog foods |
| problems for the dog. | | | | so that you can determine which one is good for |
| The addition of fiber in dog foods has many | | | | your dog. Know that there are different breeds |
| benefits. Additional fiber sources helps in the | | | | of dogs and each one of them have different |
| management of obesity. In this case, additional | | | | nutritional need. No single dog food may meet all |
| fiber in the food increases its bulkiness and makes | | | | the nutritional needs of your dog so simply |
| the dog feel full without adding calories. Diarrhoea | | | | choose the best among what is available. |